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I have been a lifelong resident of West Michigan. I graduated from Hudsonville High School in 1993. I went on to Grand Valley State University where I earned two Bachelor degrees: Political Science and Legal Studies. While attending GVSU, I served on the Student Senate and made the Dean’s list on a regular basis. Seeing so many injustices within our political and judicial systems, I felt driven to attend law school.  While being trained on how to become a tough criminal defense lawyer, I received an Honor’s scholarship and Certification in Litigation. I made the Dean’s list numerous times, was actively involved in many student activities and received my Juris Doctorate.. I have honed my legal skills at a local prosecutor’s office, high-profile West Michigan law firms and from handling hundreds of criminal cases.  I believe in treating my clients with respect and dignity. I will fight for my client’s rights all the time! I am dedicated to providing my clients with aggressive and exceptional representation in all criminal matters. My legal skills have been proven in court, where I have an excellent track record in criminal jury trials.. I am a contrarian by nature and enjoy taking on the Government. I have a healthy skepticism of law enforcement and the police department.  This will be evident should I cross examine the cop that arrested you or that raided your house.. I live with my wife in Jenison, Michigan. We love to follow the Detroit Tigers and Lions.  We also enjoy fishing and Michigan’s great lakes.. I am a sincere attorney who really cares and spends time on his client's issues. I can handle all criminal matters and I can save you a lot of money when you are facing owi/dui or any other criminal charges.  My rates won't make you serve a life sentence of debt!. My initial consultation is totally free! I will personally handle your case from start to finish. Call me now at!. I look forward to talking to you personally about your case and helping you out during this difficult time in your life!. Attorney Shawn James Haff

I'm originally from northern Michigan, and I've lived in Michigan my whole life.  I enjoy all that Michigan has to offer, from its natural beauty to the culture and restaurants of downtown Grand Rapids.  I pride myself in being able to empathize with my clients because I've been there myself, and I understand what they're going through.. I've handled many Divorce, Custody, Child Support, Parenting Time, Paternity, and Criminal Defense cases in West Michigan, including Kent, Ottawa, Newaygo, Allegan, Montcalm, Ionia, Clinton, and Ingham Counties.  I also do estate planning everywhere in Michigan.. I offer free in-person consultations, and flexible payment structures.  I also offer mediation services.

I'm not your typical suit! I pride myself on not being able to fit into a box. One thing I can say for sure about myself is that I am motivated. Whatever challenges I meet, I face with a fierce desire to overcome them. I became an attorney for several reasons. Other than enjoying the advocating aspect of my job, I love the fact that with this job comes a multitude of resources available to me. I have so many tools and resources at my finger tips to help either myself or those that come to me in almost any way. If it is not an area that I personally practice, I have a large pool of attorneys that I work closely with and that support me and all of my clients. I pass referrals and connect people with each other with every chance that I get. for the betterment of my clients It makes me happy to help, even if that help serves no benefit to me. I LIKE being able to put people in touch with those that can help if I can't and I love being able to point people in the right direction. Our society is so full of crazy and archaic rules and issues. Being able to assist someone find the way is invaluable.. On a personal note, about me, I am zealous and determined. With the concern of possibly giving away too much information about myself, but with the hope of giving you a better understanding of my nature, I will admit that I was not a traditional student. I did not grow up in a house with a white picket fence, la-da-da. I was raised in a family who struggled endlessly to make ends-meat and my parents were the hardest workers I've known. Their example helped turn me into the hard working person I am today with goals and aspirations. Each time I meet a goal, I set another and continue to move forward. At the age of 16, I was an emancipated minor and lived without my parents. I was also a teen mother, who remained in her regular school, and graduated with my class on time, with grades near the top of my class. I immediately went on to college, then undergrad, then grad school. I did not stop. Nothing would stop me. I take this part of my personaility and use it in my lawyering. I DESIRE to help, I DESIRE to make a difference. I want to and will do all that I can for my clients. It is my deepest desire to find a way to beat every challenge I am faced with! I like me and I hope you will to! :)

I worked during college as a construction laborer which served as the foundation for my interest and expertise as a construction law attorney.. I am proud to be one of four attorneys in my family. My older brother(deceased) and two of my four sons have practiced law.. My wife Debby and I are avid golfers. We also enjoy weekends at our summer cottage on Elk Lake in Norhtern Michigan.

I was born in West Michigan and have spent the great part of my life here. I have been married 28 years and have six wonderful children and the love of my life as my wife. I graduated from Kalamazoo College with majors in French and  History.  I have continued my interest in languages and have studied Italian, German and Spanish, in addition to French.. My interest in the Law arises from my strong belief that an individual needs to have an advocate when the power of the government invades someone's life. I conccentrate on criminal defense law because of that strong belief.. In addition to the law I have tutored French and have been actively involved in my parish, Sacred Heart of Jesus, on the West Side of Grand Rapids. My offices are also on the West Side, in a building a business partner and I have renovated.. Through the years I have greatly enjoyed the opportunity to provide vital legal help to those who find themselves confronting life-altering difficulties with the law. My enthusiasm  for my work persists and I am very appreciative of the privilege it is to help out those struggling with legal problems.

I was born and raised in the Eastown area of Grand Rapids, Michigan, where from a very young age my parents instilled in me the importance and desire of helping other people. As an attorney, I am able to wake up every day knowing that I can fulfill that characteristic. I received my Bachelor’s Degree in English, with an emphasis on Language & Literature and a minor in Writing, from Grand Valley State University. I then graduated Magna Cum Laude from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School. While in law school, I was the Editor-in-Chief of the Law Journal, a Senior Associate Editor for Law Review, and a teacher’s assistant for Scholarly Writing. My practice areas include, but are not limited to, criminal defense, auto accidents, civil litigation, family law, contracts, personal injury, landlord/tenant law, estate planning, and appellate practice. I also volunteer through Cooley’s Access to Justice clinic helping indigent client’s receive expungements so that they may better their lives going forward into the future. When not working, I enjoy running, crossfit, backpacking, hiking, snowboarding, mountain climbing, camping, kayaking, reading, live music, and spending time with my family.

I started practice in California in 1983, working in insurance defense litigation and business transactions.  In 1994 we moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan to join my present firm.  I serve as general business and corporate counsel to a wide variety of clients in the West Michigan area.  I am a member of the Grand Rapids Bar Association, the State Bar of Michigan and the State Bar of California (inactive). I am a member of the State Bar Business and Tax Section and Real Property Section, and a past president of the Business and Tax Section of the Grand Rapids Bar Association.. My wife and I thoroughly enjoy living in West Michigan, living on a lake, skiing (water and snow), and enjoying the seasons.   We have four children (all married) and eight grandchildren and pretty much simply enjoy helping people.

I spent a decade guiding clients through their personal injury traumas. With more than a decade of litigation experience, I’ve achieved tens of millions of dollars in recoveries for clients who have sustained personal injuries. I devote my legal practice to giving a voice to individuals and families who suffer personal injuries. I believe that in litigation, a successful attorney must not only litigate on behalf of the injured, but also must act as a counselor, friend and most importantly, a guide throughout the legal process. Give me a call. Let’s chat.

I represent offices, retail, industrial, multi-family housing, hospitality, and mixed use developers in acquisitions, leasing, sales and exchanges, financing, development, and construction. I also represent private investors and lending institutions to structure loans, including construction loans, bridge loans, participating loans, and loans secured by leases. My finance work also includes debt restructuring and workouts exclusively for lending institutions.I focus many efforts in the development of urban areas, including the planning, financing, and vision for using real estate development to improve cities and quality of life. I work with clients to implement incentives, credits, grants and other tools to make urban developments feasible and successful.I also work with businesses to address ongoing operational matters, such as contracts, collections, corporate restructuring, protection of intellectual property, employment/immigration, and regulatory/compliance issues.

I pride myself on building strong relationships with clients to ensure we reach the best possible result together.  I strive to provide value-added services to my clients and I am always willing to go the extra mile to ensure complete satisfaction.

I opened The Fiorletta Law Group, PLLC in 1991. Since then I have represented thousands of clients throughout Michigan. I am available to my clients via text, email and telephone 7 days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. I offer payment plans, free consultations, and accept all major credit cards.

I offer individualized representation plans that will meet your needs. Whether you are facing a lawsuit from a debt collector or defending against an unfair eviction, all I ask is that you don't despair. Help is on the way. Please call me immediately for a free consultation worth $250. After evaluatng your case, you may be eligible for FREE or low-cost representation.. I believe that consumers of all income levels are entitled to a fair defense under the law and should know their rights. Those who have been victimized by creditors and their agents may be entitled to thousands of dollars in awards under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Telephone Consumer Protection Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and other applicable state and federal laws. Moreover, I also protect the rights of tenants, homeowners, and persons who have been unlawfully denied credit, utility services, or rights given by consumer warranties, including automotive warranties.

I love helping small business owners and entrepreneurs build and grow their businesses by identifying, protecting and leveraging their intellectual property. I also help businesses with legal issues and contracts involving vendors, employees, and independent contractors.. It's tempting to DIY every aspect of your business, but doing so can actually hold you back by taking you away from what you're really good at (growing your business) and spending countless hours researching new areas. Partnering with the right team of professionals (including legal) can help you supercharge your business in a fraction of the time and might even improve your sleep when you don't have to worry if your business is operating legally and efficiently (results may vary!). If you're interested in learning more about how working with a lawyer who understands your business and your goals can help, I'd love to hear from you.. Thanks,. Kevin

I live in the world of ideas and strategic planning. I value intelligence, knowledge, and competence, I have high standards in these regards, which I continuously strive to fulfill. I can objectively see the reality of a situation, and I’m adaptable enough to change things which aren’t working well. I am a strategist – always scanning available ideas and concepts and weighing them against my current strategy, to plan for every credible contingency. I am ready to work for you.

I know that each family dynamic is unique, so I work side-by- side with clients to help them navigate their their individual family law, probate, or estate settlement needs.. As for my qualifications, I have a Bachelor of Arts degree from Western Michigan University where I double majored in both Public Law and Journalism. I went on to get a law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School where I was a Dean's List student with an academic scholarship award, a member of the school's Access to Justice Clinic, and a founding board member of the student chapter of the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan. Upon passing the bar, I set out on my own, opening a practice serving clients estate planning, family law, and real estate law needs. After working in private practice for 9 years, I found a firm whose values aligned well with mine and decided to join Mika Meyers with a primary focus on Family Law, Probate and Trust Settlement, Guardianships/Conservatorships, and Estate Planning.. I look forward to assisting you with your case.

I help clients plan for not only their futures, but for their loved ones, and their communities through careful listening, strategic planning, and action. I help clients realize their vision and move confidently forward.

I help businesses, local governments, and school districts reach their goals and solve their problems in creative, collaborative, cost-effective ways.. For my public entity clients – such as townships, cities, libraries, and schools – I provide advice on contracts, election law issues, Freedom of Information Act and Open Meetings Act compliance, labor/employment matters, and litigation.  I regularly assist municipalities with special assessment districts and other infrastructure projects, property tax exemptions and valuation disputes, and zoning and land use matters.  I also represent property owners with zoning and property tax matters.. In my commercial law practice, I represent individuals and businesses in contract and collection disputes.  Recognizing that litigation is rarely anyone’s first choice, I work with clients to negotiate resolutions to make the best out of bad situations - but I have the courtroom experience necessary to fight for my clients if litigation is necessary.  I have extensive experience in bankruptcy law, where I help secured lenders, businesses, and other creditors protect their rights when a borrower or customer files bankruptcy. I also work with creditors to collect debts, negotiate workouts, and mitigate losses outside of bankruptcy, and I serve as local counsel for creditors across the country.  I currently serve as a Chapter 7 and Chapter 12 bankruptcy trustee and have served as a Chapter 11 Examiner.. I love writing and speaking about the law, which helps me stay current on the latest developments so that I can keep my clients up to date. I write a blog about new cases from Michigan's bankruptcy courts, , and I am a regular presenter at legal seminars. I also have taught bankruptcy law as an adjunct professor at Cooley Law School, and I serve as the Chair of the Federal Bar Association’s Bankruptcy Section.

I have practiced consumer debtor bankruptcy for the past 14 years and I am Board Certified in Consumer Bankruptcy Law from the American Board of Certification.  My primary areas of practice are Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy and representation of consumers and creditors in bankruptcy litigation matters.. I have assisted hundreds of clients with a myriad of financial issues. I not only help individuals with debt relief, but relief from wage garnishments and return of assets seized by creditors. In my Chapter 13 Practice I have helped many homeowners retain their homes, which would have otherwise been lost to foreclosure, and have assisted Small Business owbers reorganize and restructure their business and personal debts which have enable businesses owners to once again operate without the threat of closure.

I have my commercial pilots license and enjoy flying airplanes, hitting the golf ball and talking to friends on my ham radio.

I have helped form dozens of companies throughout Michigan and routinely offer counsel to startups, tech companies, and other business owners on a broad spectrum of matters ranging from formation to angel and venture capital funding to interaction with third parties to merger and acquisition. My skills have been recognized by my peers in a number of publications, and am often recommended by my clients to others looking for an attorney for my pragmatic approach to both the business of practicing law and the counsel I provide.. I also help other parties resolve their disputes by serving as a facilitaitive mediator. I have taken extensive dispute resolution, and am approved by the Kent County Circuit Court to serve as a facilitaitive mediator.

I have had the privilege of practicing law in West Michigan for over 25 years. I enjoy meeting my clients and their families, hearing their stories, and helping them create an estate plan that is tailored to their unique story. Creating a Will or Trust does not have to be a complicated or stressful situation. In fact, my clients typically leave feeling a sense of peace after getting a plan in place that will help reduce stress for their loved ones in the future. I am honored to frequently receive calls from new clients who have been referred to me by previous clients. If you have questions about estate planning or probate issues, please contact me to set up a free consultation. I would love to meet with you and discuss how I can assist you and your family.

I have dedicated my career to indigent defense, and strive to provide the best representation I can to those who through no fault of their own cannot afford it.  I am a Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer (Florida 2017), "evaluated for professionalism and tested for expertise."  As an Assistant Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Michigan, I am only available by appointment of the Federal Court for the Western District of Michigan and am not available for private retention.. I am admitted to practice federally in the Western District of Florida and the Middle District of Florida.  I am admitted to practice in State court in Florida.  Please contact the Office of the Federal Public Defender, Western District of Michigan, for any questions.

I have conducted bench and jury trials to conclusion in many courts throughout the State of Michigan. I am very active in mediation and arbitration practice. I hold an AV Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell.

I have been with my wife for over 30 years.  We have 3 daughters.  2 are in graduate school and one in high school.    I come from a family of lawyers and currently have 2 brothers who are also attorneys, one in New York and one in Detroit.. I love practicing law and even after more than 25 years, I have no desire to do anything else.   Being able to practice on the Lakeshore in West Michigan is just an added bonus.   What a great place to live and work.   The people, landscape and way of life just makes every day a gift.. I attended Central Michigan University, transferring to Wayne State University and graduating with a degree in Public Administration.   I went to law school at Cooley Law School in Lansing when it was relatively new and the classes small.   I still keep in touch with a number of my law school classmates, some of whom are right here in West Michigan.. I have extensive experience in civil litigation, ranging from dog bites, car accident and slip and fall cases to medical and legal malpractice and business litigation.   I have represented both Plaintiffs and Defendants and inividuals as well as large companies.  I represent Defendants and insurance carriers in litigation.  When someone hires me, they are going to get that huge array of experience that I have to offer.

I have been praticing in the Rockford and Grand Rapids area for almost 20 years assisting families with their estate planning and business planning needs.